Trainer Roach ‘hurt’ by Pacquiao snub after split
Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao has split with long-time trainer Freddie Roach, the veteran ring guru confirmed on Friday. In a brief statement, Roach said his 15-year association with former world champion Pacquiao had been terminated ahead of the 39-year-old fighter’s upcoming world title fight with Lucas Matthyse. Roach said he wished Pacquiao well for ...
Hundreds strip off for Manila’s first ever ‘Underpants Run’
Clad in underwear, loincloths, tutus or body paint, hundreds of semi-naked young people pounded the streets of Manila on Sunday in an unusual race that brought a sweaty spectacle...
It’s official: De La Hoya confirms Pacquiao-Matthysse fight in Kuala Lumpur
In a tweet earlier today, former boxer and now boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya settled any doubts about the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Argentina’s Lucas...
PH qualifies for AFC Asian Cup for the first time
Filipinos are currently celebrating the victory of their men’s national football team after the country qualified yesterday for the AFC Asian Cup for the first time, ever....
Manny Pacquiao to fight Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur on June 24
The Philippines’ “People’s Champ” is headed for Malaysia. Yesterday, boxer (and senator) Manny Pacquiao’s camp announced that he will be fighting...
Filipino skate pioneer in ‘miracle’ Olympic bid after late call-up
Filipino skating pioneer Michael Christian Martinez took to the Olympic ice on Friday — barely three weeks after coming out of retirement. The 21-year-old, who at Sochi 2014...
Filipino figure skater Michael Christian Martinez to compete in 2018 Winter Olympics
Another Filipino is headed for Pyeongchang 2018. This morning, Filipino figure skater Michael Christian Martinez announced that he will be competing in the Winter Olympics to be...
PH’s only delegate is raising funds for the 2018 Winter Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics is less than a month away but the Philippines’ only delegate still needs support funding his road to Pyeongchang, South Korea. Earlier this month,...
Philippine Basketball Association commissioner resigns ahead of new season
Following one of the most tumultuous off-seasons in the history of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), embattled commissioner Chito Narvasa has resigned from his post....
PH to host FIBA World Cup in 2023 with Japan and Indonesia
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup is coming to the Philippines in 2023. The association announced on Saturday that the country, in a joint bid with Japan...
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